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Spanakopita Tart

We use the same tart shell method from the master recipe for an appetizer inspired by the classic Greek spinach-and-cheese pastry without all the fuss of individual phyllo parcels. A little Spanish pimiento, brightened with a splash of vinegar and oregano, adds pop to the finished dish; gently pickled shallots or chopped green olives would also be delicious. Instead of pine nuts, you can substitute toasted sliced almonds. Make sure to drain the spinach mixture well; extra liquid could make the crust soggy. Let the spinach drain while the crust bakes; then assemble and finish baking the tart just before guests arrive.

Ingredients

1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed

1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion

1 frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed

1/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 ounce reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup)

1/4 cup drained diced pimientos

1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano

1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar

1 1/2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Nutritional Information

Calories 146

Fat 9.6g

Satfat 1.8g

Monofat 2.2g

Polyfat 5g

Protein 4g

Carbohydrate 12g

Fiber 1g

Cholesterol 3mg

Iron 1mg

Sodium 190mg

Calcium 57mg

Sugars 1g

Est. added sugars 0g

Calories 146

Fat 9.6g

Satfat 1.8g

Monofat 2.2g

Polyfat 5g

Protein 4g

Carbohydrate 12g

Fiber 1g

Cholesterol 3mg

Iron 1mg

Sodium 190mg

Calcium 57mg

Sugars 1g

Est. added sugars 0g

How to Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 2

Combine spinach and onion in a microwave-safe bowl; cover and microwave at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes. Drain. Let stand in colander 5 minutes, pressing with the back of a spoon to release excess liquid.

Step 3

Roll out puff pastry to a 14- x 12-inch rectangle on a large piece of parchment paper. Place parchment paper with puff pastry on a baking sheet. Score a 1-inch border around edge of puff pastry with a paring knife; prick area inside border several times with a fork. Bake for 14 minutes or until light golden. Remove from oven.